Coca-Cola's NYSE: KO Q4 2025 results and guidance update failed to trigger a rally but revealed numerous reasons why this consumer discretionary stock could continue to trend higher this year. Among the reasons is improvements in free cash flow, which could impact the dividend payment.
KO tops Q4 EPS estimates but misses on revenues, sending shares lower despite pricing gains, organic growth and an upbeat 2026 guidance.
Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) is sitting out the Dow rally today, after the company reported a fourth-quarter revenue of $11.82 billion, below the $12.03 billion estimates.
Although the revenue and EPS for Coca-Cola (KO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) shares edged about 1.4% lower in early trade on Tuesday after the company reported quarterly revenue that missed Wall Street expectations, marking its first revenue shortfall versus consensus estimates in five years. The beverage giant reported adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share for the fourth quarter, topping analysts' expectations of $0.56.
Stock futures are down slightly this morning as investors digest corporate earnings reports and await key economic data; the Census Bureau is scheduled to release its report on December retail sales; Coca-Cola stock is losing ground after the beverage giant's fourth-quarter sales came in below estimates; trading platform Robinhood is set to release its earnings report after the closing bell; and Spotify shares are soaring after the streaming giant reported strong quarterly results. Here's what you need to know today.
Coca-Cola (KO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) reported fourth-quarter results that met EPS expectations but fell short on revenue, with the headline dominated by a $960 million non-cash impairment charge on its BODYARMOR trademark.
Coca-Cola missed Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as demand for its trademark coke sodas weakened in North America and Europe.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) remains a cornerstone holding for Warren Buffett, who has described the beverage giant as one of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) ‘forever' stocks.
KO ramps up Fairlife production, tapping the booming protein and functional beverage market to fuel future growth.
The Coca-Cola Company is set to post its fourth-quarter earnings ahead of the market open Tuesday, with traders anticipating the beverage giant's stock could extend its record-setting rally following the results.